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Offline jphendren

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Holstering Model 83.
« on: August 11, 2006, 05:37:32 AM »
I recently noticed that the front sight blade on my Model 83 is starting to lose the bluing on its front sight blade.  The revovler has only been in a holster once.  Does anybody else here holster their 83?  Did the bluing wear off easily?

Jared
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Offline MarkH

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Re: Holstering Model 83.
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2006, 05:59:47 AM »
Sure ... do it all the time ... it is just blueing.  When it starts to bothering you, touch it up with some cold blue.
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Offline Dusty Miller

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Re: Holstering Model 83.
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2006, 01:48:49 PM »
Better yet, don't let it bother you. 
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Re: Holstering Model 83.
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2006, 03:29:41 PM »
if it was an all blue gun instead of stainless you would be more concerned about the bluing wear on the barrel and the cylinder from sliding in andout of a holster.  use it and enjoy it, the marks of everyday use add character.
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Re: Holstering Model 83.
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2006, 03:15:14 AM »
Thanks guys, I was just curious if mine was the only one that the blue was wearing.  I like to keep my guns pristine if possible, but it seems anytime you use something it does get some wear no matter how careful you are.

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Re: Holstering Model 83.
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2006, 06:48:08 AM »
You could remove it and have it reblued pretty easily.  There is a small screw at the base.  If you use the Outer's cold blue kit, I would remove the blade for the job.

You may find a different finish more to your liking--flat black is available.
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Re: Holstering Model 83.
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2006, 12:04:49 PM »
I bet FA would sell you a spare.  Then you could put the nice shiney new one on for Sundays and use the rubbed one one for everyday work chores.   ;)
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